Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved to introduce structured guidelines for feeding stray dogs and to earmark designated feeding zones across the city, as concerns over public safety and dog attacks continue to mount. The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court raised questions over accountability in incidents involving stray dogs, prompting…
Bhubaneswar: Bengaluru-based tech-enabled workspace solutions provider IndiQube has announced its entry into Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking its 17th city of operations across India. With this launch, Bhubaneswar becomes IndiQube’s second market in East India after Kolkata, underscoring the company’s strategy to scale in emerging urban centres. The new IndiQube facility spans over 45,000 square feet and…
Bhubaneswar: A new semi-high-speed train connecting Howrah in West Bengal with Kamakhya in Assam has been launched, significantly reducing travel time on the over 1,000-kilometre route to around 14 hours. Capable of running at speeds of up to 160 km/h, the service saves nearly 2.5 hours compared to existing trains on the corridor. The train…
Bhubaneswar: EKA Mobility has begun deploying electric buses for the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system in Odisha, marking another step in the state’s transition toward clean and sustainable public transport. The rollout features EKA’s 9-metre electric bus model and is being executed in partnership with Travel Time Mobility Pvt. Ltd. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to promote linguistic pride and strengthen the use of the state’s official language, the Odisha government has mandated that all official work in government offices be carried out exclusively in Odia. The directive was issued on Wednesday by the General Administration Department, making strict compliance compulsory across all levels of…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday suspended two party MLAs—Arvind Mohapatra from Patkura and Sanatan Mahakud from Champua—for attending BJP-led programmes without prior permission from the party. The decision was taken at the BJD headquarters in Bhubaneswar and is being seen as a strong signal to enforce organisational discipline in the…
Bhubaneswar: Exit polls for the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) indicate a clear edge for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, projecting between 131 and 151 seats—well above the 114 required for a simple majority. If borne out by the final results due on Friday, the mandate would pave the way for Mumbai’s first BJP mayor. According…
Bhubaneswar: A judicial probe has declared Bengaluru’s premier cricket venue fundamentally unsafe for hosting large-scale events, effectively ruling it out of the IPL 2026 season until extensive safety upgrades are completed. The findings have forced defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make alternate arrangements for their home fixtures in the upcoming edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian onions have earned the moniker “Red Gold” in several African nations, underscoring their growing importance as a high-value agricultural export and reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in onion trade. In 2025, India emerged as the world’s largest onion exporter, with shipments crossing 1.1 million tonnes. The demand has been driven by…
Bhubaneswar: Indian authorities on January 9, 2026, enforced a comprehensive ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food and liquor within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, citing concerns over religious sentiments and public order. The directive explicitly applies to online food delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy, in…
